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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.94, 665.01 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.94, 665.01 and 304.83 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.94 : 665.01 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.94/665.01 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.94x = 665.01 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.94x = 202,715.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,715.00/481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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